Shoreham pivotal to HVO supply chain

The port in Sussex has been trialling HVO in its cranes, forklifts and marine vessels for the past year, saving more than 600 tonnes of CO2 emissions.

To realise the full potential of HVO, however, the port says a consistent and cost-effective supply chain is essential.

“We are thrilled to partner with Local Fuels in integrating a new HVO supply chain into our port operations,” said Tom Willis, chief executive of Shoreham Port.

“This collaboration aligns with our ambitious decarbonisation goals and sets a precedent for sustainable fuel usage across Sussex and beyond.”

Under the deal, Local Fuels is transitioning its entire tanker fleet to HVO and investing in port terminal infrastructure for bulk HVO storage to facilitate large-scale adoption and distribution.

The company has recently started work on upgrading terminal tanks and pipework and is modifying bunker facilities for the use of HVO in its tankers.

“Our partnership with Shoreham Port represents a step towards reducing regional emissions and promoting sustainable fuel solutions,” said Anthony Salvidge, managing director of Local Fuels.

“We are dedicated to supporting this initiative by converting our fleet and enhancing our storage capabilities.”

The joint efforts of Shoreham Port and Local Fuels are part of a broader aim to reduce emissions across the Shoreham Port Industrial Cluster under the Local Industrial Decarbonisation Plan.